Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$155,854 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$81,873 $155,854 $331,212
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in United States is $155,854 per year as of July 2026, based on 152 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $81,873, while senior specialists can earn up to $331,212. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,810 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Chief Technology Officer (CTO) over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 109 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Chief Technology Officer (CTO) 152 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 30 1 0
Entry Level $81,873
Junior $112,644
Median Salary $155,854
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $200,000
Expert / Top Earners $331,212

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name Frequency % Action
DevOps
15%
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Cybersecurity
15%
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